History

In the early days of the organisation, uniforms were only loosely based on a general common pattern. Standardisation was achieved in 1933 in a regulation from August 10.

The Formal Cape was introduced in a regulation from July 22, 1938. It is a three-quarter length garment that is opened at the front, but closed at the neck, with an ornamented chain closure. The collar is of the lay-down type. It has a slash opening at each side of the waist. The front and lower edges are trimmed.